Take large diagrams, straightforward instruction and helpful tips and quizzes - and what do you have? The winning formula for a quick and easy way for novice players to improve their chess game today. 'Play Better Chess Today' is perfect for players who have learned the basics and are ready to take their game to the next level and start winning games. This skill-building manual has over 100 oversized diagrams that show how to exploit the strengths of each piece, and defend against its weaknesses. There are winning strategies for closed games (marked by tight pawn structures), open games (marked by free-flowing piece movement), opening strategies, endgame plays, and tactical moves that capture winning pieces and lead to checkmate. 109 Pages Paperbound 2011